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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s board of education signed off Wednedsay on a major expansion of charter schools in the state, clearing the way for the privately run schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools. It’s the latest push by Florida officials to expand school choice in a state that has long been a national model for conservative education policy. The move comes as some public schools are closing their doors as they grapple with declining enrollments, aging facilities and post-pandemic student struggles.The new regulations approved by the state board build on a bill signed into law by Republican Gov.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Chastain says she disagrees with Apple TV+’s decision to postpone the release of the political thriller series “The Savant” following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.Chastain, who is also the show’s executive producer, took to Instagram Wednesday to says she was “not aligned on the decision to pause the release,” arguing that the show is “so relevant” and she’s never “shied away from difficult subjects.”A media contact for the show did not immediately comment on Chastain’s post.In the eight-part limited series, Chastain plays a suburban mother-of-two and a military veteran who works at the Anti-Hate Alliance.…

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. Randy Holmes | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty ImagesNexstar Media Group said Wednesday it is continuing to evaluate whether it will bring “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back to its ABC-affiliate stations, a day after the late night show returned to the Disney-owned network.Nexstar’s broadcast TV stations affiliated with ABC did not air Kimmel’s return to late night on Tuesday.”Nexstar is continuing…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:25 AM ET, Wed September 24, 2025 A Carnival Cruise Line passenger who went missing during a stop in Bonaire appears to have “taken deliberate action to be alone and on her own,” according to the cruise line.Jessica Collins, a 47-year-old American passenger on Carnival Horizon, did not return to the ship on September 17. According to a statement shared with USA Today, she departed the vessel with her belongings in her backpack, leaving a cash tip and a thank you note behind for the stateroom attendant.“The guest subsequently texted a member of our Care…

Rapido, a popular ride-hailing platform in India that competes with Uber, has doubled its valuation to $2.3 billion following a secondary share sale by food delivery giant Swiggy. The share sale comes just weeks after Rapido began piloting food deliveries, edging into Swiggy’s core territory. Swiggy has offloaded its entire 12% stake in Rapido for ₹24 billion (about $270 million) through two separate deals, according to regulatory filings. Around 10% of the stake is being acquired by Prosus for ₹19.68 billion (roughly $222 million), while the remaining stake is being sold to WestBridge Capital for ₹4.31 billion (about $49 million),…

Three of the nation’s largest public school districts stand to lose $24 million after missing a Trump administration deadline to agree to change policies supporting transgender students, officials said Wednesday.The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights had given New York City Schools, Chicago Public Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia until Tuesday to agree to stop giving students access to locker rooms and restrooms corresponding with their gender identity or risk losing funding for specialty magnet schools. In letters to the districts Sept. 16, the Education Department’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, Craig Trainor, said the…

There’s something about Laura Sharp and Simon Tavistock. Close friends since college, they share jokes that no one else understands and instinctively know how to make the other feel better.“What’s the deal with you two?” a woman asks Simon after watching them interact. “We’re like BFFs,” he responds, which is true and also not completely true. What if these BFFs were really meant to be lovers?“All of You” from Apple TV+ walks carefully into this age-old premise, sweetly and with more honesty than typical Hollywood fare. It’s messy and romantic and both deeply sad and deeply soulful. Brett Goldstein and…

Fans are seen during the NFL London 2021 match between Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 17, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham Hotspur Fc | Getty ImagesNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is weighing the potential for an international team.”I would say that the markets outside the U.S. are very, very attractive,” Goodell told CNBC in an exclusive interview. “And we’ve got pretty good coverage here.”The league has been expanding international play in recent years, with match-ups this season taking place in Brazil, Ireland, England, Germany and Spain. It’s long seen success with games in London, in particular.Goodell…

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough approximately one-third of its flight attendants by December 1 amid financial turmoil.According to USA Today, the beleaguered budget airline will furlough 1,800 out of 5,200 flight attendants in an effort to “align staffing with our fleet size and expected flight volume.” More than 800 flight attendants have already taken either voluntary time off or extended voluntary time off. However, the airline’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, John Bendoraitis, said there’s a limit to how many employees can go on leave, hence the furloughs.”We recognize the impact of this decision on affected…

Disney is raising the price of Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions once again. Starting October 21, many of the streaming services’ standalone plans and bundles will see price increases. The Disney+ standalone plan with ads will increase by $2 to $11.99 per month, while the no-ads Disney+ Premium plan is increasing by $3 to $18.99 per month. The Disney+ Premium annual plan is increasing by $30 to $189.99 per year. The Hulu standalone plan with ads is increasing from $9.99 per month to $11.99. However, the premium version of Hulu with no ads will remain at $18.99 per month. Additionally, the…